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Elementary Education Program

Catalog year 2015-2016

If you have questions please contact Program Director, Shanna Opfer, .

HrsCourse #Course Title

45General Education

18 Professional Education Core

1Educ 101Teaching as a Profession (FE)

3Educ 201Introduction to Education

2EdPsy 210Educational Psychology (FE)

2Educ 231eClassroom Organization and Leadership

3Psy 324Psychology of Exceptionality (FE)

3Educ 346Instructional Technology

2Theo 381Christian Teachers Ministry

2/3Educ 424Differentiated Instruction (FE) (3 hrs required for Special Education students)

44 Professional Education Endorsement – Elementary

2Psy 211Child Development & Psychology

3Math 301Concepts of Math Part II

1Educ 303Music Methods for the Elementary Classroom

2Art 301 Methods of Art Instruction

2HHP 363/4Methods of Physical Education and Health instruction (FE)

3Educ397Children’s Literature for Teachers

3Educ 425AEnglish as a Second Language

2Educ 405Math Methods for the Elementary Classroom

2Educ 430School, Community, and Parent Involvement

3Educ 403Addressing Academic and Behavioral Challenges in the Classroom

6Educ 461Literacy, Instruction, Assessment and Intervention (FE)

3Educ 407Science and Social Studies Methods for the Elementary Classroom

2Educ 363Elementary Education Seminar

4Educ 38*Elementary Student Teaching I

6 Educ 38*Elementary Student Teaching II

11Lutheran Teaching Diploma (not required for public education candidates)

3Theo 24*/5*Interpretation of the Gospels/Epistles, etc

3Theo 361Doctrine I

3Theo 362Doctrine II

2Educ 362Teaching the Christian Faith

9Christian Teacher Emphasis (not required for LTD or public education candidates)

3Theo 24*/5*Interpretation of Gospels/Epistles/Psalms, etc.

6Chosen from among: Phil 301, Theo 375, Theo 390, Theo 450, Theo 465, Theo 482, Theo 489

9Public Teacher Emphasis (not required for LTD or CTE emphasis)

3Educ 295History of Public Education

3Educ 296Concepts of Public Education

3Theo 465Christian Ethics

Endorsement/Concentration Options:

The student will select one of the following endorsement or concentration options to complete their program. (An endorsement results in state certification in the indicated area.)

Endorsement Coursework

30Christian Education Leadership

2CEL 229 – Intro to DCE Ministries

2CEL 329 – DCE Ministries II

3CEL 388 – Youth Ministry Theory and Methods

3CEL 480 - Practicum in DCE

3CEL 483 – Enabling Others to Lead and Teach

2CEL 484 – Confirmation Planning and Implementation

3CEL 485 – Parish Education Program Administration

3Psy 341 – Group Techniques

3Psy 442 – Introduction to Counseling

3Theo 450 – Understanding and Teaching the Bible

3CEL 487 – Planning Adult Education

18 (23)Early Childhood

3 Educ 391 – Children’s Literature

1Psy 212 – Child Development and Psychology/EC

3Educ 330 – ECE Foundations and Programming

3Educ 331 – Infants/Toddlers

2Educ 430 – School, Community, and Parent Involvement

3Educ 332 – Curriculum and Methods

2Educ XXX - ECEPracticum

3Educ 333 – Primary Education and Literacy Education (FE)

3Educ 452 – ECE Org and Management

(Italicized courses are part of the Educ Core or Elem Endorsement.)

18English as a Second Language

3Eng 231 – Studies in the Eng Lang.

3 Educ 425A – ESL/Instruction, Curr. And Assessment

3 Educ 425B – ESL/Instruction, Curr. And Assessment

3CTA 333 – Intercultural Communication

3Educ 399 – ESL Student Teaching

3Modern Foreign Language

37Middle Level (Coursework Pending Approval by NDE)

2Ed 211 – Middle Level Seminar

3Eng 392 – Reading Interests of the Young Adolescent

2Psy 422 – Psychology of the Young Adolescent

3Ed 364 – Middle Level Methods Block

3Ed 401 – Middle Level Instruction

24 Content (Math, Science, SS, LA)

35 (52)Special Education

3Psy 324 – Psychology of Exceptionality3Educ 424 – Differentiated Instruction

3ASL 101 – American Sign Language

3HHP 471 – Adaptive Physical Activity

3Educ 314 – Assessment, Evaluation, and IEP

3Educ 315 – Behavior Disorders and Intervention

3Educ 316 – Teaching Students with Moderate Disabilities

3 Educ 317 – Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities

3Educ 318 – Special Education Prac

2Educ 430 – School Community and Parent Involvement

3Psy 445 – Abnormal Psychology

3Educ 425a – ESL Instruction, Curriculum, and Assessment

10Educ 387 – SPED Student Teaching

1Psy 212 – Child Development and Psychology: Young Child

6Educ 461 – Literacy Instruction, Assessment, and Intervention

(Italicized courses are part of the Educ Core or Elem Endorsement)

Concentration Coursework

(3 hours of coursework in each Concentration can be doubled as General Education courses.)

18Art

3ART 101 – Fundamentals of Art

3ART 145 – Digital Imaging

3ART 203 – Two–Dimensional Design

3ART 205 – Three–Dimensional Design

3ART 235 – Basic Digital Photography

Choose One of the Following:

3ART 272 – Art History II

3ART 273 – Art History III

18General Science

Choose One Course from Biology:

3Bio 244 - Nutrition

3Bio 207 - Human Genetics

3Bio 122 - General Zoology

4Bio 243 – Elements of Anatomy and Physiology

3Bio 345 – Midwest Floral Iden.

Choose One Course from Chemistry:

3Chem 109 – Introduction to Chem

4Chem 115 – General Chemistry

Choose One Course from Physics:

3Phys 109 – Introductory to Physics

4Phys 111 – General Physics

Choose One Course from Science:

2Sci 202 - Science of Everyday Things:

3Sci 331 - Descriptive Astronomy:

3Sci 381 - Meteorology and Oceanography

1Sci 365 - Science and Society

3Sci 315 - Environmental Science

Complete additional coursework listed above to reach a minimum of 18 hours

18Language Arts

3English 221 – Intermediate Writing

3English 231 – Studies in the English

Language

3English 391 – Children’s Literature

3CTA 333 – Intercultural

Communication

Choose One Course from:

3American Literature (Eng 341, 342,

343)

3British Literature (Eng 362, 363,

364)

3World Literature (Eng 381, 382, 384)

3Shakespeare – Eng 366

Choose One Course from:

3CTA 203 – Communication Theory

3CTA 254 -Theatre for Outreach

3 CTA 306 – Interpersonal

Communication Theory

3 CTA 231 – Oral Interpretation

(Gen Ed Fine Arts credit shall include CTA 154 – Creative Drama)

18Math

3 Math 122 - Introduction to Statistics

3Math 305 – Math for Elementary and Middle Level Teachers

3Math 142 – Survey of Contemporary Mathematics

3Math 182 – Calculus with Application

3Math 252 – Math Structures

3Math 235 – Number Theory (a modified course for Elementary and Middle Level Teachers)

18Modern Foreign Lanuguage (Spanish, Mandarin, ASL)

18 hours of an approved, specific sequence of courses, including Edu 367 - Methods of Modern Languages. Courses will vary, depending on the student’s preparation.

18Multidisciplinary

For transfer students only. Must include 18 hours of approved coursework, which can include transfer credit, with at least 9 hours of focused coursework towards a specific subject area.

19Music

2Mu 102 - Aural Skills I

3Mu 103 – Music Theory I

2Mu 104 – Aural Skills II

3Mu 105 – Music Theory II

2Mu 331 – Basic Conducting

3ScMu 328 – Methods of Elementary Music

2Applied Music: Piano

1Applied Music: Voice

1Applied Music: Guitar

0Ensemble Participation - Four Semesters (Audit)

Mu 232 – Male Chorus

Mu 233 – Women’s Chorale

Mu 236 – University A Cappella Choir

Mu 241 – University Symphonic Band

Mu 242 – University Concert Band

18Physical Education

2HHP 182 – First Aid and CPR

3HHP 228 – Programs in Sports

1HHP 238 – Programs in Rhythms and Dance

1HHP 248 – Programs in Leisure/Adventure Activities

3HHP 273 – Motor Learning and Dev.

3HHP 365 – P.E. in Elementary and Middle School

3HHP 471 – Adapted Physical Activity

.5One Dance Class (HHP 153, 155)

.5One Individual/Dual Activity or Team Activity (HHP 152, 154,156, 157, 111, 112, 116,117, 118,132)

.5One Fitness Activity Class (HHP 161,

164, 166, 168)

.5One Leisure Activity Class (HHP 142, 144, 146, 149)

(Gen Ed Science Credit shall include BIO 243 – Elements of Human Anatomy and Physiology)

18Social Science

Choose Two History Courses From:

3Hist 115 – American Civilization

3Hist 131 - World Civilization I

3Hist 132 – World Civilization II

Choose Two Geography Courses From:

3Geog 101 – Introduction to Human Geography

3Geog 202 – World Regional Geography

3Geog 311 – Geography of N. America

Choose One of the Following:

3Econ 101 – Macroeconomics

3Econ 102 – Microeconomics

3PS 111 – American Government

3PS 211 – Global Issues

Choose One of the Following:

3Soc 101 – Introduction to Sociology

3Soc 331 – The Family

3Psy 101 – Introduction to Psychology

3Psy 221– Lifespan Development

18Special Education(non-endorsement)

3ASL 101 – Beginning American Sign Language

3HHP 471 – Adapted Physical Activity

3EDUC 314 – Assessment, Evaluation, and IEP

3EDUC 315 – Behavior Disorders and Intervention

3EDUC 316 – Teaching Students with Moderate Disabilities

3EDUC 317 – Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities

18World and Intercultural Studies

3CTA 333 – Intercultural Communication

3Geog 202 – World Regional Geog.

3HHP 489 – Global Health

3PS 211 – Global Issues

3Soc 201 – Cultural Anthropology

3Theo 390 – World Religions

General Education Requirements

(45 hours*)

First-Year Seminar (1.0 credit)

FYS 101

Humanities (27.0 credits)

• History: Hist 115, 131 or 132 (3.0 credits)
• Oral Communication: CTA 103, 203, 211, 281, 306 or 309 (Teacher Education majors are exempted by major)
• Composition: Eng 102 (3.0 credits)
• Literature: Eng 201 or higher level course with permission (3.0 credits)
• Fine Arts: 6.0 credits total from among Art 101, 161, 203, 260; CTA 151, 152, 153, 154; any Music course (Must include two areas.)
• Biblical Literacy: 6.0 credits from Rel 101, Rel 121, Rel 131
• Theology: Theo 210 (3.0 credits)
• Global/Multicultural: Geog 202, PS 211, Soc 201, CTA 333 (3.0 credits)

Social Sciences (6.0 credits)

Econ 101, 102; Geog 101, 202; Psy 101, 221; PS 111; Soc 101 (Must include two areas)

Health & Human Performance (2.0 credits)

At least one credit from HHP 100 (recommended), 161, 162, 164, 166, 168.
The following courses can be applied to the balance of the requirement: any Activity course (Swimming can be used only once.), any Health Topics course, HHP-182.

Math (3.0 credits)

Specific course determined by student’s program requirements and/or academic background.

Natural Sciences (6.0 credits)

Students must complete at least one course each in biology, chemistry and physics between high school and college. The following courses are recommended for students who are not in science programs:

Bio-110, 207, Bio/Sci 230, Bio/Sci 231 (taken with Bio/Sci 230), 243, 288, 345, 362, 363, 385, 444

Chem-109, 115

Phys-109, 110

Sci-202, 281, 315, Sci/Phys 331, 365, 381

In addition, students in science programs or other students with strong interest
may use the following courses to fulfill general education science requirements:

Bio- 111, 112, 141, 208, 224, 225, 317, 343, 344, 345, 371

Chem-116, 231

Phys-111, 112, 211, 212

Financial Literacy (0 or 1 credit)

*Some additional requirements may apply – see online course catalog for more information.